Tom Garfinkel, the managing partner of the F1 Miami Grand Prix, has been instrumental in the event’s growth and success. The event noted 45,000 more spectators compared to their first entry in 2022 and 5000 more from last year. Howevcer, despite the success of the event Garfinkel defended a problem regarding the food prizes at Miami GP compared to NASCAR.
We skipped dinner at the F1 race tonight and going to the South Beach clubs pic.twitter.com/PoRUhMWpDB
— john hyde jr (@johnhydejr) May 4, 2024
Garfinkel claimed that the user posted a photo without any context and he added the context and said, “Someone sent out a tweet the other day saying a lobster roll costs $280, and they sent it out without comment,” Garfinkel says. “And the context that wasn’t included was that it was for a suite. It was a lobster roll for probably ten people for $280.”
Lando Norris’s Spectacular Victory at the F1 at Miami
Lando Norris, the talented British racing driver, etched his name in the annals of motorsport history with a breathtaking win at the 2024 F1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. The sun-drenched Miami International Autodrome witnessed a scintillating battle that showcased Norris’s skill, determination, and strategic prowess.
As the race unfolded, Norris piloted his McLaren-Mercedes with precision, threading through the tight corners and unleashing raw speed on the straights.
Norris set the tone during qualifying, securing pole position with a blistering lap time. His mastery of the circuit’s nuances allowed him to extract every ounce of performance from his car. The Miami Grand Prix circuit, with its mix of long straights and technical sections, demanded a delicate balance between straight-line speed and agility. Norris’s qualifying lap demonstrated his adaptability and finesse.
Norris’s pit strategy played a pivotal role. His team opted for a late pit stop, switching to fresh tires for the final stint. This decision allowed him to attack in the closing laps. With five laps remaining, Norris trailed Pérez by a slim margin. Sensing an opportunity, he executed a daring move into Turn 6, diving down the inside and wresting the lead.
The crowd erupted as Norris crossed the finish line, securing his first-ever F1 victory. His emotional radio message—“We did it, guys!”—captured the magnitude of the moment.
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